LangtangTrekking 12 Days

The three major areas north of Kathmandu Tibet Border are Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu, which in 16 days. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246 metres) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388 metres) and Naya Kangri (5846 metres) lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa (6966 metres) protects the east end of the valley. A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. You can vary the trek to Langtang by returning to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkund at 4300 metres, Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full moon festival in August. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists. Helambu, about 75 km north of Kathmandu, is an area inhabited by Sherpas and other ethnic Groups. You can include Helambu in a Langtang trek, either via Gosainkund or across the 5106-metre Ganja La Pass In winter, both of the high routes from Langtang are usually snow- covered and dangerous, difficult or impossible. The Helambu trek is popular because it is short, stays below 3500 meters and is feasible all winter.